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PE53 WLP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 112,831 miles on the clock, averaging 8,649 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 WLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,649

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year91
Average per year8,649
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE53 WLP 11k36k62k87k113k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,831 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,716 miles
PASS
Mileage102,024 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage91,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage83,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage76,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,859 miles
Since last MOT+11,777 miles
PASS
Mileage65,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,082 miles
Since last MOT+11,153 miles
PASS
Mileage53,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,626 miles
PASS
Mileage47,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage38,298 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage31,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage23,204 miles
Since last MOT+12,222 miles
PASS
Mileage10,982 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 WLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 WLP

What car is PE53 WLP?

PE53 WLP is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 WLP?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 WLP was 112,831 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 WLP passed its MOT?

PE53 WLP has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2018.

Is PE53 WLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 WLP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PE53 WLP?

PE53 WLP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.